Clouds of Queen Charlotte & March violets, forbidden fruit, white roses and thorns, thistle blooms, secret apothecary, opiate laden "high" tea party,  books, bobbin lace and petticoats, boudoir, painted ladies

Method character study in scent- scents that came out of playing the role onstage followed by years of "sensory work" with Salome Jens of The Actors Studio. 

Photos taken by Melissa Chin- Parker, property of The Western Stage 

*Isolate alert: in addition to real violet tincture and some enfleurage, this perfume uses some natural alpha ionone, beta ionone and heliotropin to help boost the actual violets which I felt would better convey Cathy's inner world.